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Activities Coordinator

Ireland, Kilcolgan · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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Kilcolgan Nursing Home is a 48-bed nursing home designed specifically for the needs of our residents. We have a very caring team who work hard to make everyone feel at home. We are now looking to grow our healthcare team and are looking for people interested in an Activities Coordinator role. The role of Activities Coordinator is to support the Residents in carrying on of their daily activities under the direction and supervision of qualified nursing staff. The Activities Coordinator will ensure that the Resident's privacy and dignity is respected at all times. The Activities Coordinator will organise and maintain on a daily basis all standard activities, actively helping to promote and create the environment referred to in the mission statement and plan and implement special activities as requested by or as deemed to be of interest to the Residents.

Job Responsibility

  • Organising and maintaining on a daily basis standard activities which include arts and crafts, baking, gardening, flower arranging, newspapers quizzes, card games, bingo, exercise sessions, walks, hand massages, nail care, arranging hairdressing appointments, sensory room and arranging attendance at mass or other religious services
  • Planning and implementing special activities which include outings, garden visits, birthday parties, Christmas and other seasonal celebrations
  • Drawing up a daily and weekly program of activities
  • Maintaining daily files and charts for each Resident that provide clear evidence of the activities planned and carried out
  • Ensuring each resident has an up to date and complete Life Story Book
  • Keeping the nursing staff up to date on Resident’s condition
  • Assisting with the orientation of new Residents to then Nursing Home environment
  • Attending in-service training and education programmes as may be required
  • Perform escort duties as required, which may from time to time involve duty beyond rostered hours
  • Work in any area of the Nursing Home as may be required

Requirements

  • Relevant qualification in Healthcare/Social care
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Enthusiastic, caring, reliable and empathetic nature
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Fluent level of English both written and oral

Nice to have

Completion of Sonas & Imagination Gym courses

What we offer

  • Guaranteed hours contracts
  • Premium Sunday rate & Double time on bank holidays
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Paid Breaks
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Free Garda Vetting
  • Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Paid trainings

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